Best Bet

Race 1 - #1 SEA SHEPHERD (Win)

The Heavy8 currently expected for Ashburton on Thursday should suit Sea Shepherd much more than the holding Heavy10 he struck last start. He looks extremely well placed as a rating 83 horse in this lineup at the set weights, with the next highest rated runner being rated 72. He’s drawn a low gate (3), regular rider Corey Campbell takes the steer and I expect he will be hard to beat here.

Next Best Bet

Race 9 – #3 FACETIME (Win)

This race looks an ideal target for Facetime 4^th up into her campaign, now stepping up over the mile. In form apprentice, Kelsey Hannan, now jumps aboard and claims 2kg, which should see Facetime mightily hard to run down if she can settle in the first couple without having to work overly hard early.